Myers Park was a cotton farm until 100 years ago.


A landscape architect transformed it into what is still “one of the city’s most desirable and picturesque neighborhoods with historic spots. Te crown jewels are the Queens Road homes lined with century-old willow oak trees.”


Plaza Midwood, according to charlottesgotalot.com, is a hip and quirky neighborhood where visitors will find everything from a rooftop bar with an incredible view of the Charlotte skyline to a popular hangout called Te Common Market.


Elizabeth, named after a women’s college that


welcomed its first students in the late 19th century, features everything from new American cuisine to the old-world charm of restaurants tucked away in historic homes.


With such a rich history and so much to discover


about Charlotte, “Te most frequent complaint from visitors who have only a few days to spend in this bustling metropolis with an undeniably hometown vibe is choosing among too many options. Spend a few hours, days or even weeks here and you will see for yourself that Charlotte’s got a lot.” For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com.


Note: Getting around Charlotte will be easiest if you drive to National Convention or rent a car upon arrival.


Good Weather Guide Tourists can expect “festive summers” with highs in


the 80s and lows in the 60s. Charlotte is a sunny city, with an average of more than 200 days of sunshine per year.


Some notable people who’ve lived in Charlotte:


Michael Jordan, Skeet Ulrich, Nick Cannon, former Astronaut Susan Helms and Carson McCullers, a novelist.


Opposite page, top: Center City, middle: another view from Center City, bottom left: U.S. National Witewater Center – CRVA/ Visit Charlotte. This page, top: EPICENTRE – charlottesgotalot.com, middle: Fish Fountains on The Green and bottom: NASCAR Hall of Fame – CRVA/Visit Charlotte.


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